Israel to Malawi visa requirements

As of June 2026, Israeli ordinary-passport holders need a visa for Malawi. Apply online for an eVisa before you travel via Malawi's official portal (evisa.gov.mw); a single-entry tourist eVisa costs about USD 75. Until late 2025, Israel was on Malawi's unilateral visa-free list (introduced February 2024, allowing up to 90 days without a visa). That waiver scheme was revoked effective 3 January 2026, when Malawi shifted to a reciprocity-based policy. Israel is NOT among the roughly 22 countries that kept visa-free access, and it is not a SADC or COMESA member state, so Israeli citizens now require a visa. Israel falls under "Category One" nationals, who must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure rather than relying on visa on arrival. The recommended route is the official Malawi eVisa, applied for online at evisa.gov.mw, paid by Visa/Mastercard. Official Department of Immigration fees are USD 75 for a single-entry visa, USD 150 for a 6-month multiple-entry visa, USD 250 for a 12-month multiple-entry visa, and USD 50 for transit. A single-entry tourist visa is generally used for entry within 3 months of issue and typically permits a stay of up to 30 days, extendable in-country. Travelers should also hold a passport valid at least 6 months, proof of onward travel, accommodation details, and (where applicable) a yellow fever certificate. Because the policy changed very recently and some intermediaries still reference the old waiver, travelers should rely only on the official portal and confirm their nationality's status before booking.